New campaign asks water lovers to help stop aquatic invaders

Posted June 14th, 2013 in Aquatic Invasive Species, Recreation & Tourism
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources are collaborating on a new campaign to get boaters, fishers, divers, and everyone who loves spending time on the water involved in protecting the environment. 
 
“Be a Hero – Transport Zero” is a multi-season message that strikes at one of the big problems facing our waterways – aquatic invasive species. With three simple steps, though, everyone can help stop the spread of these aquatic invaders. Each time you leave a body of water, just take a minute to go through these easy procedures: 
 
 – Remove any plants, animals, and mud from boats, trailers and equipment
 
 – Drain everything (bait buckets, live wells, etc.)
 
 – Dry everything with a towel
 
From boaters and kayakers to waterfowl hunters, scuba divers, sea plane operators, and more, everyone can help prevent invasive species from taking over their favorite waterways with these three actions. 
 
And visit www.TransportZero.org to learn more about preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species.

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We’re taking the Avian Predator Management program on the road! Join us for a FREE aquaculture field day in one of the three locations listed below! Field days will take place at study sites where researchers from @kansasstateuniversity and @lakestateu evaluated laser and acoustic technologies.

September 27: @ozarkfisheries, MO
September 28: Milford Fish Hatchery, KS
October 5: Michigan Wholesale Walleye, MI

Program Highlights include:
-Facility tour
-Hear research findings
-Learn from producers
-Expand your network

For more information and to register, visit the link in bio.

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We’re taking the Avian Predator Management program on the road! Join us for a FREE aquaculture field day in one of the three locations listed below! Field days will take place at study sites where researchers from @kansasstateuniversity and @lakestateu evaluated laser and acoustic technologies.September 27: @ozarkfisheries, MOSeptember 28: Milford Fish Hatchery, KSOctober 5: Michigan Wholesale Walleye, MI Program Highlights include:-Facility tour-Hear research findings-Learn from producers-Expand your networkFor more information and to register, visit the link in bio.

We’re taking the Avian Predator Management program on the road! Join us for a FREE aquaculture field day in one of the three locations listed below! Field days will take place at study sites where researchers from @kansasstateuniversity and @lakestateu evaluated laser and acoustic technologies.

September 27: @ozarkfisheries, MO
September 28: Milford Fish Hatchery, KS
October 5: Michigan Wholesale Walleye, MI

Program Highlights include:
-Facility tour
-Hear research findings
-Learn from producers
-Expand your network

For more information and to register, visit the link in bio. ...

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